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“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:12-13‬ ‭ . . . “Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot by all and despised, accepting injustice, contempt and mockery; unless he undergoes all these things with joy for the sake of the Lord, not claiming any kind of human reward whatsoever – glory or honour or earthly pleasures – he cannot become a true Christian” – St Mark the monk . . . #Coptic #DailyReadings #Orthodox #CopticOrthodox #Life #LiveAccordingToTheFlesh

“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to …